After purchasing two UAS in October 2017, California’s Chino Police Department has purchased two more UAS to add to its fleet.

The UAS, which were purchased by the City of Chino for a combined $64,000, weigh approximately 10 pounds. They are equipped with sirens, blue and red lights, and have infrared and zoom cameras.

“It’s a game changer,” says Lt. Aaron Kelliher, leader of Chino Police’s drone program, via the Chino Champion. “One camera has a 30 times optical zoom and six time digital zoom camera, which gives us the ability to see an object in detail.” 

The new UAS have been used for a variety of purposes thus far, including to help the Chino Valley Fire District battle a roof fire in April. The UAS’ infrared camera showed hot spots the firefighters hadn’t yet seen.